UFC 204: Jimi Manuwa crushes Ovince St-Preux with massive left-hook knockout

BRITISH light-heavyweight star Jimi ‘Posterboy’ Manuwa produced one of the knockouts of 2016 with a thumping KO finish of former light-heavyweight interim title challenger Ovince St-Preux.

Manuwa made his name on the domestic circuit with a succession of crushing knockout victories, but a highlight-reel finish in the UFC had somehow eluded him – until Saturday night.

The heavy-handed Londoner started off by showcasing his improved wrestling skills against the former Tennessee collegiate American Football star, before switching back to his bread and butter – power striking – to devastating effect.

After slowing down ‘OSP’ with punishing leg kicks and powerful body shots, ’The Posterboy’ turned his attention to the head, dropping St-Preux with a huge right hand.

And with the rocked American looking to get back to his feet and rally, Manuwa picked his moment, landing the strike that’s been his honey punch for so many years – the left hook – to send St-Preux crashing to the canvas.

After the fight, Manuwa repeated the mantra he’d been telling the media here in Manchester all week.

“Nobody likes pain, and that’s what I bring to the table!”